Thunder vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 7, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 7, 2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder (52-25) visit the Charlotte Hornets (19-58) on April 7, 2024 at Spectrum Center. The Hornets are underdogs by a nine-point margin as they enter the matchup losers of three in a row with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. The matchup’s point total is set at 219.

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Thunder vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Thunder -9 219

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Injury Report as of April 7

Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Out (Quadricep), Jalen Williams: Questionable (Ankle), Gordon Hayward: Questionable (Lower Leg), Isaiah Joe: Probable (Ankle)

Hornets: Mark Williams: Out (Back), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Nick Richards: Questionable (Foot), Amari Bailey: Questionable (Illness), Leaky Black: Questionable (Abdomen), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Thunder (-9)
Total Pick Over (219)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Thunder vs. Hornets Stat Rankings

Thunder Avg. (Rank) Hornets Avg. (Rank)
119.8 (4th) Points Scored 106.3 (29th)
113.4 (13th) Points Allowed 116.5 (21st)
41.7 (27th) Rebounds 40.5 (30th)
8.8 (29th) Off. Rebounds 9.5 (24th)
13.2 (9th) 3pt Made 11.9 (23rd)
26.9 (12th) Assists 24.7 (25th)
11.8 (4th) Turnovers 12.9 (18th)

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Thunder Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Williams 67 19.5 4 4.6 1.1 0.6 1.5
Chet Holmgren 77 16.6 7.9 2.5 0.6 2.4 1.6
Josh Giddey 76 12.3 6.3 4.7 0.6 0.6 1
Luguentz Dort 75 10.9 3.7 1.4 0.9 0.6 1.9
Gordon Hayward 48 9.7 3.5 3.2 0.8 0.3 0.7

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Miles Bridges 65 21.4 7.5 3.4 1 0.5 2.3
Brandon Miller 70 17.3 4.3 2.4 0.9 0.6 2.5
Grant Williams 73 10.1 4.2 2.2 0.6 0.5 1.7
Nick Richards 64 9.8 8.2 0.8 0.4 1.2 0
Tre Mann 36 8.5 3.6 3.7 1.1 0 1

Betting Trends

  • The Thunder’s record against the spread is 42-34-1.
  • Oklahoma City is 11-8 as 9-point favorites or more.
  • Out of 77 Thunder games so far this year, 41 have gone over the total.
  • A total of 55 times so far this year, Oklahoma City and its opponent have combined to score more than 219 points.
  • The point total average for Thunder games this season is 233.3, 14.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Hornets are 30-46-1 against the spread this year.
  • Against the spread, as a 9-point underdog or more, Charlotte is 17-21.
  • The Hornets have played 77 games this season, and 37 of them have hit the over.
  • Charlotte’s games have finished with over 219 points scored 44 times this year.
  • The average total for Hornets games is 222.8 points, which is 3.8 more than this game’s over/under.

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